Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 124 of 234

Aug 19, 2014, 11:17 AM

Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board, as he ramps up with L.A. Clippers

Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO and new owner of the L.A. Clippers, will step down from Microsoft’s board effective… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 9:27 AM

Change Internet Explorer’s name? Nah, here’s what Microsoft really needs to do with its web browser

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser has made great strides in recent years, embracing web standards and upgrading its user interface, as the… Read More

Aug 19, 2014, 8:24 AM

Not just Nokia: HTC One (M8) expands to Microsoft’s Windows Phone, exclusive to Verizon

HTC this morning confirmed that it will expand its flagship HTC One (M8) device to Windows Phone, marking an important… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 9:55 PM

First Reddit app built for a console arrives on Xbox One

Microsoft announced this evening that a new app called ReddX will debut on Tuesday morning, giving Xbox One owners a way to scan… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 5:04 PM

Where’s Apple? Tech icon’s absence stands out in Seattle

It has become common for big tech companies from Silicon Valley and San Francisco to open branch offices in the Seattle region, including… Read More

Aug 18, 2014, 1:48 PM

Microsoft Azure hit by “service interruption” affecting virtual machines, websites and more

Companies who rely on Microsoft Azure to power their online services are having a rough afternoon. A number of the… Read More

Aug 17, 2014, 6:40 PM

Don’t touch that update! Microsoft pulls Windows 8.1 patch after reports of crashes

People who upgraded to the latest version of Windows 8.1 as a part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release last week… Read More

Aug 17, 2014, 10:15 AM

Let’s say you’ve got $100 to invest: AMZN or MSFT?

This past week, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel at the big Rotary Club of Seattle, talking about the… Read More

Aug 15, 2014, 10:17 AM

Chart: This is how bad the gender gap is at tech companies

Looking over the diversity data released by major tech companies over the past several months paints a bleak picture of… Read More

Aug 14, 2014, 3:53 PM

PlayStation 4 outsells Xbox One in the U.S. for 7th month in a row

Another month, another win for Sony. The PS4 was the best-selling console in the U.S. for July, marking the seventh… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 4:34 PM

Video: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella doused with bucket of ice water, for a good cause

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella willingly allowed a group of employees to dump a bucket of ice water on his… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 9:48 AM

Bing’s new conversation feature offers answers to related follow-up search queries

Bing is getting conversational. Microsoft’s search engine today rolled out a new feature that remembers what you last searched for… Read More

Aug 13, 2014, 7:32 AM

Meet the 10 startups in Microsoft’s new Internet of Things and home automation accelerator

In June, Microsoft announced a new startup accelerator focused on companies building gadgets, devices and software for the connected home… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 4:34 PM

Microsoft updates Windows 8.1 and Surface tablets with fixes and new features

As a part of its regular Patch Tuesday update cycle, Microsoft has issued updates for Windows 8.1, the Surface Pro… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 3:52 PM

Bungie unveils Destiny’s competitive multiplayer modes, release date for first expansion

As a part of Sony’s press conference at Gamescom today, Bungie unveiled some new details about content for “Destiny,” its… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 12:29 PM

Ballmer on $2B Clippers purchase: ‘It’s not the craziest thing I’ve ever acquired’

Compared to past NBA deals, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s $2 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise — which… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 10:26 AM

Sony has sold 10M PlayStation 4 consoles in 9 months

Nine months since debuting its PlayStation 4 console on Nov. 15, Sony has sold 10 million units to consumers worldwide. The… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 10:19 AM

Windows Phone’s enterprise pitch falls flat; iOS remains top dog for big business

One of Windows Phone’s advantages over other mobile operating systems is Microsoft’s enterprise software pedigree. The company has been pushing… Read More

Aug 12, 2014, 9:20 AM

Dis-Kinected: Xbox unveils three big holiday bundles, none with motion controller

If it’s true that videogames drive sales of consoles, then Microsoft is leaning heavily on that strategy by unveiling three… Read More

Aug 11, 2014, 12:01 PM

Microsoft virtual assistant Cortana reportedly coming to Windows with ‘Threshold’ release

Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant, may soon extend her reach beyond Windows Phone to the PC. The assistant is appearing as… Read More

Aug 11, 2014, 11:03 AM

Microsoft researchers make long GoPro videos watchable with ‘Hyperlapse’ project

Action cameras like the GoPro have made it easy to capture first-person perspectives from daily adventures. But as Microsoft researcher… Read More

Aug 11, 2014, 8:19 AM

Meet Microsoft’s cell phone: Nokia 130 will sell for $25

Microsoft’s decision to wind down Nokia’s Asha, Series 40 and Nokia X Android phones, following its acquisition of Nokia’s phone business,… Read More

Aug 11, 2014, 8:12 AM

Mac vs. PC battle is back: Microsoft bashes Apple with new Surface ad

Microsoft is out today with another advertisement bashing Apple, and this time the Redmond company is using the classic Mac… Read More

Aug 10, 2014, 10:14 PM

Microsoft’s latest iPhone app keeps an eye on celebs

Do you need to know that Miley Cyrus “popped a squat” outside a backwoods cabin, and do you also need… Read More

Aug 8, 2014, 4:55 PM

Former Microsoft manager sentenced to 2 years in prison for insider trading

Ex-Microsoft manager Brian Jorgenson was sentenced to two years in prison today after pleading guilty to charges of insider trading. The 32-year-old… Read More

Aug 8, 2014, 4:33 PM

Twitter quietly nixes Bing Translate feature

Twitter has quietly stopped offering users the ability to instantly translate tweets using Bing’s machine translation feature, slightly more than… Read More

Aug 8, 2014, 10:58 AM

Milestone: Windows Phone Store reaches 300,000 apps

It may have taken Microsoft longer than Apple or Google, but its Windows Phone Store now has more than 300,000… Read More

Aug 7, 2014, 4:30 PM

Geek of the Week: Jean Paoli, president of Microsoft Open Technologies

There was a time when Microsoft and “open technologies” were diametrically opposed, but the Redmond company has increasingly been changing… Read More

Aug 7, 2014, 2:49 PM

Say farewell to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 … in 2016

Microsoft announced new support policies for Internet Explorer today: Starting on Jan. 12, 2016, the company will only support the most recent… Read More

Aug 6, 2014, 7:22 PM

OneDrive user arrested on child porn charges following tip by Microsoft

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on child pornography charges after Microsoft tipped off law enforcement that he had uploaded… Read More